COTTAGE CHEESE TURKEY BURGERS
These cottage cheese turkey burgers are a delicious, high-protein option. Cottage cheese adds extra protein and keeps these burgers juicy.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese fat-free, low-fat, or full-fat
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add the ground turkey breast, cottage cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.
- Mix to combine the burger mixture in the bowl.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and press down to form patties.
- Lightly spray a grill pan or non-stick pan with oil over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the patties to the pan and cook them for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve the cooked patties on your favorite buns, add your favorite optional toppings, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Ground Turkey Substitution: If preferred, swap the ground turkey breast with lean ground turkey or ground chicken.
- Tip for Pressing Patties: Our pro tip for pressing patties into an even thickness quickly and easily is to place the four, even-sized portions on a sheet of parchment paper. Then, add another sheet of parchment paper on top. From there, place a large cutting board on top. Next, press down slightly to press the patties.
- Storage: You can store leftover cooked cottage cheese turkey burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Add the burger buns when ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 28.5g | Fat: 0.25g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 380mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.8g